Clinics & Services

In addition to the large number of appointments available with the Doctors, the practice operates a range of specialised clinics.

Diabetic Clinic

Diabetic Nurse Specialist

If you have diabetes, you should come to the clinic at least twice a year. It helps if you can arrange to have a blood test about 2 weeks before. At the clinic your urine and blood pressure will be checked and your diabetes care reviewed.

Asthma Clinic

Marrianne Hunt.

If you have Asthma you should have a check-up at least once a year. Please make an appointment with Marrianne.

COPD Clinic

Marrianne Hunt

If you have COPD you should have a check-up at least once a year. Please make an appointment with Marrianne

HRT Clinics

Buffy Wareham

For your HRT requirements and checks please make an appointment with Buffy.

Family Planning & Women's Health

Buffy Wareham - Family Planning Nurse

All methods of contraception are available and the Family Planning Nurse can do routine contraceptive pill check-ups and coil checks following fitting.

Emergency Contraception

Sometimes couples risk pregnancy by not taking adequate precautions. Emergency contraception is effective for up to 72 hours after the event, but you should seek advice as soon as possible.

Travel Clinic

Practice Nurses

Only a limited travel service is provided by NHS:

·Hepatitis A [infectious hepatitis] - first and second/booster doses

·Typhoid - first and second/booster doses

·Combined hepatitis A and typhoid - first and second/booster doses)

·Tetanus, diphtheria and polio as given in the combined Td/IPV vaccine.

Before you travel we recommend that you view the following websites for information regarding your needs for the area s you are travelling to:

Phlebotomy Clinic

Lynn, Emma and Karina are available each morning to perform blood tests.

Well Woman Clinic

Practice Nurses

Buffy, Marrianne and Laura provide the opportunity for ladies to discuss and monitor issues relating to a healthy lifestyle. A smear test, urine and blood pressure check can be done if needed. We advise a three yearly review. A reminder is sent if the due date has passed.

Well Man

Our Practice Nurse can advise you on achieving and maintaining good health, the emphasis being on self-motivation through leaflets and advice. Your Blood Pressure and weight will be checked and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues that concern you.

'Flu Clinic

During October/November we offer 'flu vaccinations to patients at particular risk. This includes the elderly or frail, people with asthma or diabetes, those with long standing heart and lung problems and people on long-term steroids or immuno suppressant treatment.